Lowe Institute Events & Speakers
The Lowe Institute of Political Economy hosts and co-sponsors conferences, workshops, and community engagement events throughout the year. Explore our events!
2026-27 Events & Speakers
Upcoming Events
How Research Informs Policy: A Conversation with James Anderson
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Athenaeum | Claremont McKenna College | 5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:00 p.m. Dinner | 6:45 p.m. Conversation
In conversation with Professor Eric Helland, James Anderson, RAND will explore the relationship between research and public policy, the challenges of translating evidence into effective policy, and the role rigorous analysis can play in addressing complex societal problems.
Lowe Institute's 40th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, September 18, 2026
Robert Day Sciences Center | Claremont McKenna College | Program 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Community Calendar
Fall 2026 | ||
Date and Time | Event | Location |
| Sun, August 16, 2026 | 11:59 pm | Lowe Faculty Student Research Program Deadline | Submit to Kelly Alexander |
Fri, September 4th | 4 pm - 5 pm | Lowe Info Session | Bauer North, Founders Room |
Wed, Sept 9 | 11:59 pm | Apply via Handshake | |
| Thu, Sept 17 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Lowe Speaker: James Anderson, RAND | Athenaeum |
| Fri, Sept 18 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | Lowe's 40th Anniversary Celebration | RDSC |
Fri, Sept 25 | 11:30 - 1 pm | Lowe Welcome BBQ | Green Beach (TBD) |
Mon, Oct 12 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Lowe Salon - The Economics of Housing Abundance w/Prof Helland | Bauer 1/TBD |
| Fri, Nov 13| 3 pm - 5 pm | What's UP Lowe? Student Presentations | RN 12 |
Spring 2027 | ||
| Fri, April 9 | 8 am – 8 pm | SoCCAM | Sessions - Freeberg Forum, CMC Keynote Luncheon - Athenaeum |
Annual Conference: SoCCAM
Each year, the Lowe Institute sponsors the Southern California Conference in Applied Microeconomics (SoCCAM) conference, which brings together scholars from across the local region to present their latest academic research. Learn more about the conference!
Past Events & Speakers
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